Add 45/32 and 40/63
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 40/63
45/32 + 40/63 is 4115/2016.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
45/32 = 45 × 63/32 × 63 = 2835/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/2016 + 1280/2016 = 2835 + 1280/2016 = 4115/2016 - So, 45/32 + 40/63 = 4115/2016
In mixed form: 283/2016
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